Dr. Imen Ksentini Announces Breakthrough in Geriatric Care
Dr. Imen Ksentini, President of the Tunisian Association of Geriatrics and Aging Sciences, stated in an interview with Mosaique on Saturday, October 11, 2025, on the sidelines of the association's fourth congress, that the latest meeting between the association's representatives and the Minister of Health resulted in all necessary modifications to create the specialty of geriatrics.
Key Developments
- Dr. Ksentini revealed that the first batch of specialist doctors in geriatrics will graduate in December 2025, among the resident doctors.
- She emphasized the need to prioritize prevention over treatment in caring for the elderly.
- Dr. Ksentini called for the importance of engaging in physical activity and early screening for diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cardiovascular diseases.
Importance of Vaccination
Dr. Ksentini also stressed the need to remind the elderly to get vaccinated against seasonal flu, adding: "Vaccination against seasonal flu helps prevent the deterioration of the elderly person's health and hospitalization in intensive care in case of complications, while saving the family a lot of worry about the health of their elderly loved one."
